This Wednesday afternoon, the racing world got hit with some really sad news. Greg Moore, who was the team manager for his father Bud Moore’s NASCAR Cup Series team, passed away at the age of 67. According to reports, he had been battling health problems for quite a while.

The Legacy of Greg Moore in Bud Moore Engineering

Bud Moore’s name is legendary in NASCAR, thanks to his role as a crew chief and team owner, who has bagged two Grand National Series championships and 63 race wins. His son, Greg Moore, stepped into his dad’s big shoes and played a huge part in keeping Bud Moore Engineering at the top of its game as a team consultant and manager until the team closed its doors. The team saw some great successes when Joe Weatherly snagged Cup titles for the team in 1962 and 1963, thanks to their hard work.

With Bud Moore at the helm, the team turned into a powerhouse in NASCAR, racking up impressive wins and setting a gold standard in racing. Greg’s efforts were key in keeping the team sharp and competitive. The cherry on top was Bud Moore’s induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011, a well-deserved nod to his massive contributions to the sport.

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Greg Moore kicked things off by working with his dad at Fenley-Moore Motorsports as a team consultant before taking over as team manager for Bud Moore Engineering. Even after Bud Moore sold the team in 1999, his brother Daryl and Greg Moore stuck around as consultants for the new owners for a bit. Recently, Greg Moore was seen sharing his racing insights on a radio show, keeping his passion for the sport alive.

The motorsport legend also tried his luck for mayor of Spartanburg in 2021, even though he was a newbie to the political scene. He eventually decided to bow out of the race.

Since the news of Greg Moore’s passing hit, there’s been a huge wave of tributes from the NASCAR world. Fans, his friends, and folks who knew him are pouring out their hearts, sharing condolences and fond memories. Everyone’s highlighting just how much of a positive force he was in the world of motorsports.

Fans sent their heartfelt condolences for the loss of the son of the legendary team owner

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The NASCAR family is really coming together, sharing love and memories as they remember Greg Moore. The comments were pouring in, with folks offering their deepest sympathies to Bud Moore’s family. From simple messages like “RIP :(“ to heartfelt “Prayers go out to the family friends colleagues Associates and fans you will be missed.”

Many expressed their sadness, with comments like “Terrible news. All the best to his family,” “Prayers To His Family, Friends & Fans! 💙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💙 Rest In Paradise Greg! 💙🏁😇,” and “Prayers for his family.”

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There’s even a fan who, finding words hard to come by, left a simple “🙏🙏.”

And to top it off, racing legend Dale Earnhardt Jr shared the post, spreading the word and joining in the chorus of condolences. EssentiallySports sends its heartfelt condolences to the Moore family, friends, and fans. May he rest in heaven.